An apartment isn’t just a four corners and a roof over one’s head. It’s the home where one goes to relax and prepare for the next day. A small place is fine for basic things, but in order to grow both as a person and financially, some effort must go into finding a good apartment that suits the person perfectly.

Most people will just go with the first unit they find. They might luck out on the monthly fee, but more often than not they’re paying for too much at one time. It’s better to spend a few hours each day going through the classified ads, or through online listings. It’s also important to list down potential apartments as those listings can get lost amongst all the other display units.

Once a list has been made, it’s time to update the renter’s resume. This isn’t necessary for most landlords, but it makes the applicant unique and answers most questions that landlords will ask. This step can already put the applicant ahead of everyone else.

One apartment application isn’t enough however as there’s always a chance that there’s a better applicant suited to the unit, so it’s best to apply to three or four places at one time. The applicant will then have the luxury of choosing the unit that suits him best.